so does 250 mean 250?

[miyanc]

even my questions have questions... I posted in the wtb section and figured I need some figuring.

if I weight 245ish depending on the day and I buy a hammock( bias for the sake of discussion) and its lbs max is 250 am I going to brake it in a few nights? I am well aware I need to misplace a few.

anybody ever field test the weight limits?

[mrmike65]

Why take the risk of upsetting a glorious night in the sack... er, hammock. Go the next level up and hang in peace.

[SilvrSurfr]

If you are concerned about weight limits, then don't push the limits. Instead of Weight Weenie, look at the BIAS Camper in 1.9 oz. ripstop. Yes, the Camper is heavier (12 oz. as compared to 8 oz), but 4 oz. is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Personally, I like a double layer. I have a BIAS DL in 1.1 oz ripstop that weighs around 12 oz., which is pretty light.

[Steven Hall]

I was watching a interview of a guy from ENO earlier and he said the hammocks could hold more than the limit they recommend. They lower the limit just to be on the safe side.

[Cannibal]

I've slept in plenty of single layer 1.1 fabric hammocks and I weigh about 240.
They stretch a lot, which significantly changes the comfort level of the hammock. Some folks actually like the extra stretch, but I'm much more comfortable in a single layer 1.7/1.9 hammock. Double layers are even more gooder.

[miyanc]

If you are concerned about weight limits, then don't push the limits. Instead of Weight Weenie, look at the BIAS Camper in 1.9 oz. ripstop. Yes, the Camper is heavier (12 oz. as compared to 8 oz), but 4 oz. is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Personally, I like a double layer. I have a BIAS DL in 1.1 oz ripstop that weighs around 12 oz., which is pretty light.

the camper is the one that the combo comes with. I think its rated up to 300. Adding the double layer is 40 more. I have a few camping opportunities coming up and wanted to hang for them. I just don't have the funds so I am trying to get something before I go. I may end up going for the double but I am figuring my options. I also hope to getting smaller. Backpacking can only help.

[Mr.Tattoo]

I use a WBBB 1.7 SL and I weigh 250ish lol and haven't had a problem most hammocks have a Conservative rating by manufacture.

[IRONFISH45]

I too have wondered about the weight limits. ENO seems to have the same weight for both the single and double nest. I was given a hammock with a 200 lb limit, I assume that weight limit includes anything that you might want to keep in your hammock with you, such as a pack, or a large book.

[IRONFISH45]

Okay, I have to admit, my dog sleeps in the hammock with me and she is a bit heavy.

[nogods]

I was watching a interview of a guy from ENO earlier and he said the hammocks could hold more than the limit they recommend. They lower the limit just to be on the safe side.

Did the interviewer then ask "the safe side of what?"

Did the ENO guy reply "our customer's health and well being" or did he say the truth: "the safe side of a lawsuit by anyone injured who exceeds the stated limits...."

I doubt ENO's got your back if you get injured using their product beyond the stated limits. They'll deny that ENO guy was qualified to make such statements, and they'll claim that at the time he made those statements he was not speaking on behalf of the company.

BTW - that's not limited to ENO - any manufacturer would do the same. That is why there are expiration dates on bottled water - they don't want a 10-year shelf life on potential product liability.